INDIA View More
Census 2027: 12 lakh households complete self-enumeration across 11 states
With conclusion of the 15-day self-enumeration window on Wednesday across Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Goa, Karnataka, Odisha, NDMC and cantonment areas of Delhi NCR, Mizoram, Sikkim and Lakshadweep, the census field operations, involving house-to-house visits by the enumerators, in the eight states/UTs will begin on Thursday. The HLO phase of…
Rs 90,000 crore from Urban Challenge Fund to back city projects
A new Rs 1 lakh crore Urban Challenge Fund will support 60 types of city projects. This includes infrastructure, old city revitalization, and waste recycling. The Centre will release funds within six months. A Rs 5,000 crore Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme is also launched. …
New ‘Choudhary’ of Magadh: Samarat’s ‘muretha’ vow comes full circle with Nitish’s exit
Samrat Choudhary’s journey to the top has hardly followed a conventional BJP path. Unlike many leaders nurtured within the Sangh ecosystem, he comes from outside that fold. His father, veteran politician Shakuni Choudhary, was a founding member of the Samata Party and a contemporary of both Nitish Kumar and Lalu…
Women’s Reservation Bill, a historic step towards Women’s empowerment: CM Rekha Gupta
Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta described the Women’s Reservation Bill as a landmark and far-reaching initiative that will significantly strengthen women’s empowerment in the country. She said the legislation is poised to open new avenues for women and elevate their role in governance in the years ahead. …
WORLD View More
Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he directed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself. Read More | Source: ESPN…
Sources: NBA investigating Ball trip of Adebayo
The NBA is investigating LaMelo Ball’s trip of Bam Adebayo that resulted in the Miami Heat star’s lower back injury during Tuesday’s play-in game against the Charlotte Hornets, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Read More | Source: ESPN…
Sources: Wilson staying with Aces on $5M deal
A’ja Wilson, the only four-time MVP in WNBA history, is staying with the Las Vegas Aces on a 3-year, $5 million supermax contract, sources told ESPN. Read More | Source: ESPN…
Arch ‘100%,’ says wins came when he loosened up
Texas quarterback Arch Manning said Wednesday he feels “100% right now” following offseason foot surgery. He also reflected on last year, saying, “The first half of the season, I was pissed. I wasn’t playing well and it wasn’t fun for me.” Read More | Source: ESPN…
POLITICS View More
The ‘Real’ Shiv Sena: How Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict is a big win for Eknath Shinde
The ‘Real’ Shiv Sena: How Maharashtra Speaker’s verdict is a big win for Eknath Shinde Read More | Source: Firstpost…
Obscene, shameful: BJP slams Congress after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes luxury jet to Delhi to seek drought aid
Obscene, shameful: BJP slams Congress after Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah takes luxury jet to Delhi to seek drought aid Read More | Source: Firstpost…
INDIA alliance to meet today after three months, seat sharing, chalking out strategy on agenda
INDIA alliance to meet today after three months, seat sharing, chalking out strategy on agenda Read More | Source: Firstpost…
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023: ‘People’s blessing will be with us,’ says Jyotiraditya Scindia
Madhya Pradesh Assembly Elections 2023: ‘People’s blessing will be with us,’ says Jyotiraditya Scindia Read More | Source: Firstpost…
BUSINESS View More
India’s top 8 cities see 24pc dip in net office leasing in Jan-Mar on lower demand: C&W
The net leasing stood at 15.08 million sq ft in the year-ago period. Net absorption is a key indicator of real estate demand, representing the net change in occupied office space Source: Business Line…
Mindspace REIT acquires 51% stake in Chennai IT park for ₹3,000 crore
The deal expands its presence in Chennai and lifts its portfolio to 44.2 million sq. ft., strengthening its position in the PTR corridor alongside recent acquisitions. Source: Business Line…
Lodha Developers expects ₹2 lakh crore revenue from monetisation of land bank
Lodha Developers informed that the company acquired 12 land parcels during the last 2025-26 fiscal across Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), Bengaluru and Delhi-NCR Source: Business Line…
RMZ to deploy $35 billion across Data Centres, AI infra and commercial real estate; eyes IPO
RMZ has constituted a separate entity to develop AI factory capabilities on top of its existing co-location infrastructure, offering GPU as a service to cloud providers and AI companies establishing operations in India Source: Business Line…
SPORTS View More
IPL Points Table after Match 23: RCB jump to top after win, LSG remain at 7th
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have claimed the IPL 2026 top spot after a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants. With four wins from five, RCB now lead the table on net run rate, showcasing strong early-season form. Punjab Kings remain the sole unbeaten team, while a congested middle pack sees several…
IPL 2026: Kohli powers RCB to top as Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar wreck LSG batters
Veteran bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, alongside Rasikh Dar, spearheaded Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s dominant bowling performance, bundling Lucknow Super Giants for 146 in Bengaluru. Despite a brief wobble, RCB secured a five-wicket victory, extending their unbeaten home run. Virat Kohli’s quickfire 49 laid the foundation for the successful chase….
How much money did R Vaishali win after Women’s Candidates victory?
R Vaishali won the 2026 Women’s Candidates with 8.5/14, earning €28,000 plus €2,200 per half-point, taking her total beyond €40,000. Her victory also secures a World Championship clash against Ju Wenjun, offering bigger prize money and global recognition in the next stage. …
Historic! India’s Vaishali wins Women’s Candidates, sets up World C’ship match
R Vaishali created history by winning the 2026 Women’s Candidates, earning the right to challenge China’s reigning champion Ju Wenjun for the Women’s World Chess Championship crown. She beat Kateryna Lagno in the final round after Divya Deshmukh held Bibisara Assaubayeva to a draw. Vaishali now faces reigning champion Ju…
NEWS IN HINDI View More
By-Election : रामपुर और आजमगढ़ में कैसे जीत गई भाजपा, सपा को क्यों करना पड़ा हार का सामना? जानें पांच बड़े कारण
रामपुर में भाजपा प्रत्याशी घनश्याम लोधी ने करीब 42 हजार मतों से समाजवादी पार्टी के आसिम रजा को मात दे दी। वहीं, आजमगढ़ में दिनेश लाल यादव उर्फ निरहुआ ने सपा प्रमुख अखिलेश यादव के भाई धर्मेंद्र यादव को परास्त कर दिया। Source…
Chief of Defence Staff: सीडीएस नियुक्ति की तैयारी तेज, रक्षा मंत्रालय ने नियमों में संशोधन के लिए जारी की अधिसूचना
सीडीएस की नियुक्ति के लिए सरकार उन अधिकारियों पर विचार कर सकती है जो लेफ्टिनेंट जनरल के जनरल समकक्ष के रूप में सेवा कर रहे हैं। Source…
Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi: राज्यसभा के बाद लोकसभा का नहीं मिला टिकट, मुख्तार अब्बास नकवी को क्या जिम्मेदारी देगी भाजपा?
केंद्रीय मंत्री मुख्तार अब्बास नकवी की राज्यसभा सदस्यता सात जुलाई को खत्म हो रही है। नियम के मुताबिक किसी भी सदन का सदस्य नहीं होने के बाद भी मुख्तार अब्बास अगले छह महीने तक मंत्री बने रह सकते हैं। Source…
TECHNOLOGY View More
Higher education holds the key to reduce inequality and power economy forward: VIT Chancellor G. Viswanathan
At the inaugural session of The Hindu Tech Summit 2026, jointly organised by The Hindu Group, VIT, and Sify Technologies, Dr. Viswanathan said as India’s economy grew, inequality also widened Read More | Source: The Hindu…
OnePlus 15 Specs Leak Ahead Of Official Launch, Could Debut With Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 Chipset; Check Expected Price
OnePlus 15 India Launch: The purported device is expected to feature a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat OLED display with an impressive 165Hz refresh rate, offering ultra-smooth visuals. Read More | Source: Zee News…
Airtel says new fraud detection system shielded 3.5 million users in Delhi-NCR
Airtel on Thursday said its advanced fraud detection system has protected over 3.5 million users in Delhi-NCR Read More | Source: The Hindu…
Chennai team’s AI solution bags top prize at Hackathon
Chennai-based Bounteous x Accolite Salesforce team bagged a grand prize of ₹50 lakhs at Hackathon 2025, held at Bengaluru Read More | Source: The Hindu…
LIFESTYLE View More
Personality test: Choose a horse and see what it reveals about your hidden superpower
A social media personality test, based on choosing one of four horses, reveals your unique superpower. Each horse selection corresponds to a distinct personality trait, such as being a human safe haven, making authentic connections, possessing grit and determination, or exhibiting emotional resilience through wit. The test offers insights into…
India’s longest funicular railway is an engineering marvel
India’s longest funicular railway, spanning 1.2 kilometers, opened in January 2026 near Kalyan, Maharashtra. This new attraction drastically reduces the travel time to the revered Shri Malanggad temple from a two-hour trek to just 10 minutes, making it accessible for all. Read More | Source: THE TIMES OF INDIA…
Dubai Airports update April 15: British Airways, Lufthansa stop DXB flights; Air India group continues limited operations
Travellers flying through Dubai International Airport (DXB) are urged to stay alert as numerous international airlines have updated their travel advisories due to ongoing regional conflict. Several global carriers, including British Airways, Air France, and Lufthansa Group, have extended cancellations or reduced operations to and from Dubai, with some flights…
Motivational quote of the day by Priyanka Chopra: ‘We are complete as ourselves’
Read More | Source: THE TIMES OF INDIA…
ENTERTAINMENT View More
Vijay Sethupathy’s ‘Muthu Alias Kaattaan’ gets release date; teaser unveiled
The series is created by M. Manikandan, who has directed it with B.Ajith Kumar, and also stars Milind Soman, Sudev Nair, Vadivel Murugan, Risha Jacobs, VJ Paaru, Kalaivani Bhaskar, and Muthukumar in pivotal roles Read More | Source: The Hindu…
Zee Tamil’s Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors 5 returns in style; Vijay TV’s Startup Singam gears up for Season 2
Zee Tamil’s ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Seniors Season 5’ and Vijay TV’s ‘Startup Singam Season 2’ bring musical talent and entrepreneurial stories Read More | Source: The Hindu…
Comedian Saikiran interview: On Ranveer Allahbadia controversy, clean comedy, and touring
Stand-up comedian Saikiran on why clean comedy isn’t limiting, how he crafts jokes, and his upcoming act in Coimbatore Read More | Source: The Hindu…
Coldplay’s Chris Martin mentions Jasprit Bumrah’s name during his Mumbai concert, cricket fans get excited
Hold on, we have to finish the show because Jasprit Bumrah wants to come and play backstage, Chris Martin said Read More | Source: The Hindu…
Konkani film Anthyarambha set for release next week in Bengaluru
The film presents a story in which an aged man recounts his life journey, conveying the message that every end in life’s journey heralds a new beginning Read More | Source: The Hindu…
AUSTRALIA View More
The first projects to get special treatment under WA’s new state development laws
Premier Roger Cook will on Thursday announce the first five projects deemed state priorities under the controversial legislation rushed through parliament. Read More | Source: Sydney Morning Herald…
Superquiz, Thursday, April 16
Trivia buffs, test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz. Read More | Source: Sydney Morning Herald…
$53 billion to be ploughed into Australia’s defence budget. Trump’s secretary of war wanted more
The government will argue defence spending will rise to 3 per cent of gross domestic product – but only by adopting a new way to calculate the figure. Read More | Source: Sydney Morning Herald…
Fate of dogs who killed pet, seriously injured woman, still undecided
Two dogs that attacked a woman and killed her smaller dog may be euthanised. Read More | Source: Sydney Morning Herald…
Translink boss steps down a year into high-paying role
Deborah Hume cited family reasons for her departure, as TMR begins search for her replacement. Read More | Source: Sydney Morning Herald…
SOUTH ASIA View More
India calls for investigation after deity’s crown, gifted by Modi, stolen from Bangladesh temple
In 2021, when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bangladesh, he offered a silver, gold-plated crown to goddess Kali at the Jeshoreshwari T Read More | Source: WION…
Pakistan: Former PM Nawaz Sharif to seek fourth term in office, his party confirms
Former Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s political journey takes a significant turn as his party has officially declared him their consensus Read More | Source: WION…
Adnan Ahmed, aide of 26/11 terror attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed, killed in Pakistan
Adnan Ahmed, considered to be a close aide of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founder and 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed, was shot dead i Read More | Source: WION…
Nepal becomes first South Asian nation to register same-sex marriage
Authorities in a village in Nepal registered first same-sex marriage in the Himalayan nation in what is being termed as a ‘historic’ step in the la Read More | Source: WION…
Pakistan ex-PM Nawaz Sharif acquitted in corruption cases ahead of general elections
Pakistanâs former prime minister Nawaz Sharif was acquitted in two corruption charges on Wednesday (Nov 29), providing a major relief to the leader Read More | Source: WION…
UK View More
Starmer challenged over defence investment plan delay
The prime minister is facing growing pressure to spell out when the funding blueprint will be published. Read More | Source: BBC News…
Booking.com customers warned of ‘reservation hijacking’ after hack
The travel platform said it had changed Pins to protect customers but would not say how many were affected. Read More | Source: BBC News…
Bogus websites, staged protests and pretend atheists: Inside the fake asylum industry
In the second part of an undercover investigation, the BBC exposes elaborate deceptions being used to bolster fake asylum claims. Read More | Source: BBC News…
Ukraine’s military to get biggest-ever shipment of UK drones
With attention on the Middle East, Defence Secretary John Healey said ‘Putin wants us to be distracted.’ Read More | Source: BBC News…
USA View More
World Cup 2026: Is FIFA destroying the American matchday experience by banning tailgating?
The 2026 World Cup in the United States is reshaping how matchday will be experienced, with traditional tailgating set to be restricted at several venues and fans directed into controlled zones. Combined with rising transport costs and suburban stadium layouts, the pre-match atmosphere faces major disruption, raising questions over how…